Elon Musk is investing in natural gas to meet the energy requirements of xAI supercomputing data centers.
A recent SpaceX IPO filing revealed nearly $3 billion in commitments for gas turbines. xAI is currently constructing a dedicated natural gas power plant in Mississippi.
This move marks a shift from Musk’s vision of a terrestrial solar-electric economy. Tesla’s solar business continues to produce mixed results.
Musk’s long-term strategy for sustainable AI involves orbital data centers powered by space-based solar energy. This transition to space-based power is a core component of SpaceX’s future plans.